Creating a connected community in a digital way
I Love Thorndale has doubled down on our support for local businesses, while also providing opportunities for local residents to connect, through our Local Skills Academy initiative. The Local Skills Academy will see local business owners facilitate sessions teaching skills that relate to their business expertise, and hopefully this will lead to more awareness that will grow their customer base.
A different guest will be featured each week and will share their expertise and interact with the participants through Zoom.
Date: every Wednesday, starting January 20, 2021
Time: 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Location: Zoom - click here to join
Meeting ID: 961 4630 9609 (no password)
No registration required.
Recordings will be posted at the bottom of this page and on our YouTube page.
Local businesses or residents that are interested in sharing their skill (no direct sales, please), can e-mail info@ilovethorndale.ca
Your support for local businesses can be as simple as participating in these session.
Visit our business directory to learn more about what our community has to offer.
Session Schedule
Date
Topic and Host
Description
Special Offer
January 27
6:30-7:30 p.m.
Meet the Groomer, Jessica Daltrey
Franklyn's Paw Spa
Congratulations to Catherine who won the year of nail trims!
View the full recording here.


















February 3
6:30-7:30 p.m.
Debbie Ziraldo
Ziraldo Alpacas
All participants will be entered to win a prize from Ziraldo Alpacas!
February 10
6:30-7:30 p.m.
Gavin Anderson
Anderson Craft Ales
Gavin Anderson of Anderson Craft Ales will discuss craft beer and offer tips for appreciating different varieties. Gavin will talk a bit about different beer styles, with guided tastings if anyone wants to follow along, and the history of the different styles and how they are made. To get a bit of variety, Gavin will go through:
If you would like to enjoy these beers during the session, you can purchase a "Mystery Six-Pack" and in the additional notes mention the Thorndale skills academy session. These will be delivered to your home in time for the session.
No purchase necessary to participate.
Shop Anderson Craft Ales here and enter the code "Thorndale" for free shipping!
Catch the video recording at the bottom of the page.
February 17
6:30-7:30 p.m.
Furniture Refresh Tutorial
Robin Thorel-Rae
Lilylane Decor and Design
Do you have a piece of furniture that no longer suits your style? Is the structure good, but the finish is damaged or outdated? Join us to learn how to update the look. You will need a small piece of furniture, such as an end table, chair, shelf, etc. You will also need sand paper, a paint brush and paint. Robin will be using Country Chic paint (available from Lilylane Decor and Design!), but you can use whatever paint you have on hand.
Mention this skill share event to get 20% of Country Chic Paint from Lilylane Decor and Design. Contact-less pick-up is available!
February 24
6:30-7:30 p.m.
Melanie Sorensen
The Market on King
Enjoy a video tour of the current location including details of the store and product. Then head out for a road trip to the farm which will be the market's new location. Once at the farm the new store with be featured, including renovations that are yet to come. Enjoy a tour of the chicken and beef barns, visit the horses, all the while talking about the skills involved in the operation of the farm, governing health policies around the commercial kitchen. Melanie will answer all of your questions! See you there!
March 3
6:30-7:30 p.m.
Local Real Estate Panel
How is the pandemic affecting our housing market? What are some tips for buying or selling in Thorndale?
March 10
6:30-7:30 p.m.
Dr. Kae Laio
Thorndale Chiropractic
March 17
6:30-7:30 p.m.
Laurie Ahrens
Edible Acres
In the comfort of your own home
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